Tucked into the treetops of Redwood Heights, this Laurel Ave classic lives in rhythm with the California oaks. A brick path guides you, level-in, through the front door into the minimalist elegance meets modern flow living room anchored by a mid-century style fireplace. Expansive windows blur the line between indoors and outdoors while letting in lots of light. The remodeled kitchen has direct access to a patio for alfresco dining under the trees and lawn for all kinds of play. Treetops are your backdrop, whether it’s a quiet coffee or a lively dinner party. On the main floor, two sunny bedrooms (one a primary suite) feel like treehouse retreats - one with a view all the way to the Bay. An additional full bath serves this level of the house. Downstairs is the generous third bedroom offering endless potential: luxe primary suite (add fab primary bath), huge family room for lounging or ADU, wonderful home office, laundry & workout space - all with views of the surrounding tree canopy - access to two more outdoor decks that invite outdoor living into daily life. With treetop views from almost every window, three outdoor spaces and a detached two-car garage, this home is mid-century soul with modern ease—just minutes to Redwood Heights Elementary and all that Wonderful Oakland has to offer!
Redwood Heights
If you were to ask a local Realtor for a real “family neighborhood” in Oakland, Redwood Heights would be at the top of their list. There is a real sense of community here!
Redwood Heights is a highly diverse residential neighborhood in the hills of Oakland. It is centered on Redwood Road, which was once a logging road. It includes Award Winning Redwood Heights Elementary School and a recreation center that doubles as an after-school daycare. The community loves the Redwood Heights Recreation Center because it offers a great range of programs for tots, teens, and kids in-between, as well as adults - it is used by locals of all ages for weekend gatherings and classes including dance, cooking, and karate. In fact, the park at the Rec Center is under development to be an incredible park of bocce ball, pickle ball & basketball courts, swings, skateboard area and lawn. The Redwood Heights Neighborhood Association is dedicated to preserving a sense of community through events such as block parties and barbecues and of course, the summer outdoor movie schedule will continue at the park complete with popcorn!
The homes in Redwood Heights date mainly from the 1920s-1950s and vary greatly in style, from craftsman, to "storybook," to midcentury ranch; the first development in the area was Avenue Terrace. There is a large rock/stone "obelisk" on the corner of 35th Ave and Victor that says "Avenue Terrace" and may have once been a marker for the development. In this area there is also Avenue Terrace “Jordan” Park, one of the best young kid’s parks with swings, toys and level grassy lawn.
Redwood Regional Park, just up the hill, offers nearly 40 miles of hiking and mountain biking trails through 1,380 acres of redwood, evergreen, and chaparral forests and open space AND there is a Peets, Red Boy Pizza, and Chinese restaurant just up the street in the Lincoln Square Shopping Area.
Laurel District is just down the hill
The Laurel District has an array of popular restaurants, coffee shops, bars/brewery, the best pizza, Farmer Joe’s, a great hardware store, gyms, yoga, and the fantastic annual Laurel District Fair. Mills College is nature next door with its exquisite grounds that are wonderful to stroll through.
Incredibly Convenient - Commuter’s Dream
Close proximity to both Highway 580 and Highway 13, .5 Mile Stroll to Transbay buses and Casual Carpool to the city!
Sequoia Diner
http://www.sequoiadiner.com/
Fist of Flour Pizza Co.
http://wheresthefist.com/
Laurel ACE Hardware
https://www.laurelace.com/
Laurel Street Fair
http://streetfair.laureldistrictassociation.org/
